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ELECTIVE COURSE

ELECTIVE COURSE OFFERINGS AT A GLANCE Elective course are arranged by discipline (type of elective credit granted). Disciplines are:; Career Cluster/Workplace Readiness, Fine Arts, Language Arts/World Languages, Math [courses do not grant a math credit]. Physical Education/Health, Science, Social Studies, and Technlogy. Course Number State Course ID Course Title Course Description May Be Applied* Grade Level Credit Fall Spring Even Grad Years Odd Grad Years Prerequisites 112850 112860 12724101 Spanish for Spanish (Heritage) Speakers 2 A/B THIS COURSE IS designed for students whose first or native language is Spanish. It will develop and solidify broader and more effective, more fluent, and more elaborate language skills. STUDENTS WILL begin to develop the appreciation of language, literature, music, film, and entertainment through the use of the developing language skills. In most classes, service learning opportunities are available. Language Arts / World Languages 10 - 12 1.0 credit / full year X Part A X Part B X X Teacher or counselor recommendatio n 112710 112720 12524901 Spanish I A/B THIS COURSE WILL include basic communication skills in the chosen language, and will introduce geography and culture (music, film, food) of the countries where the language is spoken. Personalized oral and written projects enrich the course. Students have opportunities to compare the new language and culture with their own and to observe the use of the language in communities beyond the classroom. STUDENTS WILL develop communication skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) for basic situations: greetings and introductions, descriptions of families and friends, and daily conversation. Note: Fluent or semi-fluent students who register for Spanish I or Spanish II may be tested and placed in an appropriate Spanish class. Language Arts / World Languages 9 - 12 1.0 credit / full year X Part A X Part B X X None 12 112730 112740 12537901 Spanish II A/B THIS COURSE WILL include individual and group projects to demonstrate cultural understanding and language proficiency. In most classes, service-learning opportunities are available. Language and cultural comparisons and community connections continue to be explored. Upon completion of the course, students should have the necessary knowledge and skills to enroll in a second semester university language course. STUDENTS WILL extend communication skills to other contexts: daily life, school, professions and work practices, and community life. Authentic cultural documents (newspapers, magazines, film, and music) enrich the cultural component of the course. Note: Fluent or semi-fluent students who register for Spanish I or Spanish II may be tested and placed in an appropriate Spanish class. Language Arts / World Languages 9 - 12 1.0 credit / full year X Part A X Part B X X Successful completion of the Level I course 98